Yes, my father and grandfather would be very proud. My grandfather was a Liverpool supporter. That’s where it started

New Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers

The devotees hoped the Purple Rain singer had something special planned for them after three successive nights at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, which ended with performances from Doug E. Fresh and Janelle Monae on Sunday night (29Dec13), but it was not to be.

Instead, Prince, who was not billed to perform at the Mohegan Sun resort bash, appeared briefly in the DJ's mixing desk to prompt the playing of a new track and then his backing band The NPG took the stage shortly after 4am and played for just 20 minutes.